RR Auction: The Lawrence Miller Collection

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Dr. Lawrence E. Miller, an orthopedic surgeon and psychiatrist for more than 60 years, began collecting autographs in 1960 by writing to “the people that changed the world.” In his quest for confirmation of political perspectives and historical relevance, Dr. Miller sought out and personally met many US presidents, foreign heads of state, and other famous dignitaries who gladly signed his books. As his collection grew over the decades, he shared his long-time passion for reading and studying history with his family and friends. Dr. Miller routinely spoke to his four children and eleven grandchildren of the rich history and majesty of America as a way to ensure the passage of a legacy that highlighted his thirst for learning.

This specially curated sale features more than 500 lots from Dr. Miller’s collection, highlighted by books signed by presidents including George Washington; documents by signers of the Declaration of Independence; a wealth of Supreme Court justices; and leading figures of world history such as Oliver Cromwell, Mohandas Gandhi, and Deng Xiaoping. Extraordinary in depth and breadth, Dr. Miller’s stands as one of the finest private collections we have had the privilege to offer.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Salmon P. Chase Signed Photograph7305 - Salmon P. Chase Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Chase in a full-length pose by E. Anthony from a Brady negative, signed on the mount in ink, "S: P: C...
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Nathan Clifford Autograph Letter Signed7306 - Nathan Clifford Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, November 30, 1832. Letter to Ebenezer Mosely, in part: "I would observe that upon enquiry and examination I find the...
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Benjamin Robbins Curtis Autograph Letter Signed7307 - Benjamin Robbins Curtis Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “B. R. Curtis,” one page, 4.5 x 7, January 5, 1861. Letter to S. L. Thorndike, in part: "The court has decided Mr. Parson
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Peter Vivian Daniel Autograph Letter Signed7308 - Peter Vivian Daniel Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “P. V. Daniel,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10.25, December 3, 1852. Letter to an early autograph collector, in full: "My
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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David Davis Autograph Letter Signed7309 - David Davis Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 7.75, September 5, 1870. Response to a gentleman seeking the autograph of President Abraham Lincoln, in part: "I ...
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David Davis Signed Photograph7310 - David Davis Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Davis by Pach of New York, signed on the mount in ink, "David Davis." In fine condition.
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Gabriel Duvall Autograph Letter Signed7311 - Gabriel Duvall Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “G. Duvall,” one page, 7.75 x 10, August 10, 1814. Letter to Mr. Jones, introducing "Dr. Thompson of St. Mary's Coun...
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Oliver Ellsworth Autograph Document Signed7312 - Oliver Ellsworth Autograph Document Signed
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Revolutionary War–dated ADS signed "O. Ellsworth," one page, 8.25 x 4.25, January 27, 1776. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawre...
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Oliver Ellsworth Document Signed7313 - Oliver Ellsworth Document Signed
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Revolutionary War-dated DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.5 x 4.25, July 2, 1776. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Laurence,
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Stephen J. Field Letter Signed7314 - Stephen J. Field Letter Signed
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LS signed “Stephen J. Field,” one page, 7.5 x 10, December 19, 1858. Letter to Gregory Yale, in full: "When may I expect a copy of y
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Stephen Johnson Field Signed Photograph7315 - Stephen Johnson Field Signed Photograph
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Superb 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Field by Prince of New York/Washington, signed on the mount in ink, "Stephen J. Field of U.S. Supreme Court....
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Felix Frankfurter Signed Photograph7316 - Felix Frankfurter Signed Photograph
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Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of Associate Justice Frankfurter in his judicial robe by Hessler of Washington, boldly signed and inscribed in the
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Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed7317 - Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed
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TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, October 30, 1941. Letter to the Hon. Maury Maverick, in part: "All I wa...
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Melville Fuller Signed Photograph7318 - Melville Fuller Signed Photograph
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Crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Fuller by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed on the mount in ink, "Yrs. truly, M. W. Fuller." In f...
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John M. Harlan Signed Photograph7319 - John M. Harlan Signed Photograph
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Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Harlan in his judicial robe by Sarony of New York, boldly signed at the bottom in ink, "John M. Harlan.&qu...
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Autograph Letter Signed7320 - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, April 27, 1922. Letter to law professor and writer Thomas Reed Powell, in ful
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Hughes Court Signatures7321 - Hughes Court Signatures
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Vintage ink signatures of Charles Evans Hughes, Willis Van Devanter, James Clark McReynolds, Louis D. Brandeis, Pierce Butler, George Sutherland, Harl
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Hughes Court Signed Photograph7322 - Hughes Court Signed Photograph
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Scarce vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 6.75 photo of the justices of the Hughes Court in their judicial robes by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower ...
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John Jay Autograph Letter Signed7323 - John Jay Autograph Letter Signed
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Draft ALS, one page, 7.5 x 4.75, February 6, 1795. Draft of a letter to Secretary of State Edmund Randolph, written from London shortly after successf
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Charles Evans Hughes Typed Letter Signed7324 - Charles Evans Hughes Typed Letter Signed
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TLS signed “Charles E. Hughes,” one page, 7 x 9.75, State of New York Executive Chamber letterhead, December 6, 1907. Letter to D. S
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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